The Highland Adventure School Blog

Leading mates down a new section of river or guiding clients down their dream run can be an amazing experience. Carrying the right kit...

We are incredibly lucky to have an organisation called the Mountain Bothy Association (MBA) that looks after a quirky selection of remote...

The British Canoeing White Water Safety and Rescue training is designed for all paddlers operating in the white water environment. It...

Scotland is a truly world class destination for white water kayaking. Our stunning scenery, varied geology and abundant rainfall combine...

Making the right decision at the right time is a crucial skill for white water kayakers. Which river should we paddle? Do we need to get...

AMI stands for the Association of Mountaineering Instructors. The Association is the representative body for professionally qualified...

Over New Year, with a few friends, we agreed to the challenge of seeing how much we can reduce our plastic usage by. As well as the...

How can avalanche tragedies help us become better paddlers? Heuristic traps rose to fame in avalanche research. They explain why the most...

With winter arriving in the Scottish hills, I thought I'd pop together a selection of resources to help you prepare for the season ahead....

With lockdown restrictions lifting, people are wanting to take to the water, but which kayak is right for you?

With so much amazing whitewater in Scotland it’s not hard to find sweet rivers to paddle. Here are my 5 favourite grade 3 runs all with...

Dave signals to eddy out. We are deep in a class 5 gorge surrounded by Bornean jungle, day 2 of a multi-day trip. Another waterfall. ...

We are super excited to launch the Highland Kayak School today. Providing high quality kayak coaching and guiding courses in and around...

The dislocation of a shoulder is a common injury in white water kayaking and we as paddlers can do a great deal to avoid it. The Risk The...

It's raining hard, the river is up, you have just got out of a hot car and are now standing, freezing cold by the river. You expect your...